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"I can't...breath"

Frantic and worried eyes were exchanged between the three adults in the cortex. Cisco leaned in a little and raised his voice "Barry! C'mon man stay with us. We'll find you"

"I..won't make it" Barry's fingers roamed over the wooden board feeling as if it was inching closer to him

"Yes you will make it. We all trying Barry and we'll not give up until you're found" Cisco looked at Oliver "I'll try breaking the blocked signal. Keep talking to him" he then ran towards his computer

"I can't do this anymore" Barry was barely able to hold the cell, his eyes dropping close as he took another shuddering breath

"Barry stay with us!" Caitlin yelled fearing if Barry stopped talking she would never be able to hear him again "Oliver do something!"

Oliver didn't know what to do. He was never good at comforting people and hated showing emotions. He always thought feelings make a man weak from inside. But this was different. This was Barry they were talking about. Barry who was young, a little immature, always thought about others first, bundle of joy, a friend who would give up his life before thinking twice, he was.. like a brother to him.

Oliver did what he thought was best to do in the situation "Barry? Hey kid...we found you! You hear me? Barry we found you"

Caitlin's eyes widened and she opened her mouth to ask why he lied but Oliver shook his head, eyes pleading to go along with his idea

Barry was a little alert now when he heard Oliver say they had found him "You found me?" he asked with a tint of hope

"Yes. We found you kid and we're on our way. Just keep talking to me"

Barry nodded even though Oliver couldn't see him "How far are you?" Oliver walked towards the table and picked up a pen. He quickly scribbled down on a piece of paper and showed it to Caitlin "Not far. But it's gonna take some time okay. I'm coming as soon as possible"

Caitlin read the message 'I'm going out and will stall him as much as I can. Give me your cell. Call Joe and ask him if he has found anything on Ferrero' she gave a nod and handed her cell

Oliver walked out of the cortex "Okay I'm now moving out from the labs"

"Okay"

Oliver thought of another distraction "Tell me about your science project in high school"

"What?"

"The one where you mixed all the wrong chemicals" Oliver earned a watery laugh and he sighed in relief "I'm waiting kid" Barry then slowly started telling him about his science project

AT THE STATION

"Sir! I've found something" an junior officer came running in Joe's cabin with a piece of paper. Joe's eyes brightened up with hope "What is it?"

"We've found Ferrero's bank account"

Joe took the paper in his hand "Was there any recent activity?"

"Yes sir. A cash withdrawal was made two days back and we've contacted the manager and got his home address"

Joe huffed out a breath "That's good...very good. C'mon get the team ready. We're going to this son of bitch's house"

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"Barry you there?" Oliver called out when Barry went silent for few seconds. He heard few ragged breaths followed by a cough "Don't exactly ...have anywhere else to go"

"Try not to think about it"

"It's really hard not to think about it" Barry said through his gritted teeth "Too dark"

"Close your eyes"

"It's too cold" Barry sounded exhausted "Bring..a blanket"

Oliver managed a smile and purposely pressed on the horn as if silently sending the hero a message that he was on his way. Barry heard the horn and frowned "Where are you?"

"Not far. The traffic is bad" Oliver made a lame excuse. Barry was now confused. His mind fighting the fuzzy feeling. He knew Oliver was hiding something from him "You're not lying right?"

Oliver cursed

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Joe broke the door down to Ferrero's apartment and barged in with his officers with trained guns. The detective saw a woman and a teenage boy was having a peaceful dinner but they shrieked in surprise on seeing the cops with guns. Joe ordered to check the house thoroughly "What's going on? Who are you?" asked the terrified woman

"Where is he? Tell me where is Ferrero?" Joe raised his voice. The woman placed her son behind herself "He's not here"

"Where is he!?"

"I don't know...he doesn't come here often. Please officer tell me what this is about"

Joe glanced at the well furnished house, peaceful dinner and happy family pictures on the wall. All evidence were telling him Ferrero was hiding his true identity to his wife and son. He rubbed his face "Do you have his number?"

The woman nodded

"Call him now! I need to tell you something"

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"No Barry I'm not lying. I'm on my way...I promise" Oliver felt guilty for lying but he couldn't tell the kid the truth

"Oliver...you're lying...you never make a promise" Barry's eyes burned with new tears and unimaginable fear "You aren't..able to locate me are you?"

"That's not true. I'm trying...we all are"

"I don't...ink...ang .on" Barry's voice came with static disturbance and Oliver's feared the worst was going to happen "Barry what's going on?"

"The ph..ne's b...ttery...can't talk" Barry coughed weakly before the cell slipped out of his hands

"Barry! Talk to me! Barry!" Just then Oliver heard Caitlin's cell rang beside him. He quickly pressed the green button "We're running out of time! Did you find him?"

"Yes. I'm sending you the address. Joe is on his way too" replied Caitlin

TEN MINUTES BEFORE

"I told you not to call me Maria. I'm busy now" Ferrero's voice reached Joe's ears and he gritted his teeth "Busy with what? Planning new ideas how to kill my son?"

"Who is this?"

"You son of bitch! I'm going to kill you. Tell me where did you bury my son. Tell me where is Barry!?" Joe shouted

"Never. Oliver will loose someone close to him. He'll pay for taking my brother's life"

"Fine! You wanna do this hard way. Okay then... forgive me for killing your son"

"What? You can't do that!"

"Why not! You're the one who taught me..a life for a life"

Joe heard desperation in Ferrero's voice "Don't hurt my son. He's innocent!"

"So is my son!" Joe argued back and pulled the trigger. Ferrero heard painful screams of his son "No! What did you do? Rick!" he could hear his wife screaming at the background and he yelled "I'm going to kill you!"

"Don't worry he's still alive. I've shot his leg but if you don't tell me where is my son then I'll next bullet will be in his head"

Silence

"Say your last prayers kid" Joe warned and finally heard defeated voice of the man "Stop! I'll tell you. Please don't kill my son"

"Good"

PRESENT

Oliver broke all the traffic signals inorder to get to his friend. He just hoped he wasn't late and Barry would be fine. The place was a graveyard where Barry was buried alive by Ferrero. He was underneath the tree in the centre.

Barry sprang opened his eyes feeling utterly confuse and dizzy. Every breath was becoming a huge task for him. He raised his hands again and desperately clawed at board above. He didn't want to die. Definitely not like this. The hero screamed in pain and frustration all the while scratching the wooden board with his nails "Help me! Joe! Oliver! Somebody help me!"

Oliver jumped out of the vehicle and ran into the graveyard. He quickly spotted the tree and picked up shovel that was lying on the ground "Barry! I'm here. Going to get you out soon" he then started digging into the mud. Few minutes later he heard sirens and saw Joe and firemen come running towards him

Joe and others immediately got into action and helped Oliver in digging the ground. The hole was now six feet deep and four feet wide when finally they saw the top of the box that couldn't have been more than two feet wide. Several fireman were already in the hole attacking the top of the coffin with the edges of their shovels

Joe and Oliver both heard loud scratching sound that came from the box and almost smiled in relief. Atleast Barry was alive "Barry!" yelled Joe "Calm down son. We're here"

Another few minutes before they were able to open the wooden board. Joe's heart broke on hearing yells for help. Barry hands were failing in the air and legs kicked widly in the bottom of the box "Help!"

Oliver and Joe gently hauled a still fighting Barry out of the box. The detective immediately took his son in his arms "Sshh...I got you son..you're safe...calm down"

Barry stilled his actions when he felt familiar arms around him. He took huge gulps of air, wide eyes looking at Oliver "You're okay" confirmed Oliver and Barry sagged in his father's arms closing his eyes and giving in to exhaustion. Joe tightened his hold and thanked God for giving him his son back

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"Joe you actually shot a kid?" Barry asked in disbelief. The hero currently sat on the bed with covers down on his lap. Caitlin said he was lucky to get away with minor concussion and dehydration. Tbe hero was surrounded by his team who were giving details on how they were able to catch Ferrero

"Ofcourse not Barr" said Joe "I did fire but it was just to scare Ferrero. When his wife found out he was a criminal and what he had done to you, they agreed to help. After Ferrero gave us the address, he was ready to surrender himself "

"Ferrero is been arrested and will be gone for a long time" Cisco informed

Barry nodded "Thank you guys" he looked at everyone earning smiles in return "We're glad you're okay" said Caitlin

"Barry.." Oliver started to talk but Barry held his hand out "I know" he looked into his friends eyes and smiled. Barry knew Oliver was blaming himself but if it wasn't for him talking to all the time, he wouldn't have made it. He was just happy Ferrero chapter was finally over in his life "Thanks for everything"

"And I'm sorry for everything"

Barry laughed "Apology accepted. You're forgiven Mr Queen" he extended his arms wide "You know what this calls for right?" Oliver rolled his eyes but did accept the hug. He closed his eyes and smiled. All well that ends well.

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